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U.S. markets hit records in spite of weaker than expected jobs data
TORONTO – U.S. stock markets shrugged off weaker than expected jobs data and hit all-time…
Morneau to meet with American counterpart in Ottawa next week
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Bill Morneau is to meet with his American counterpart in Ottawa…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week.…
Takeoff and cruise: Toyota making ‘flying car,’ luxury boat
TOYOTA, Japan – Toyota Motor Corp. is working on a “flying car.” A startup backed…
Gallery owner alleges major US Western art sale defamed him
RENO, Nev. – With Western American art long dismissed as unworthy of the fine art…
Farmers decry Trump plans to cut agriculture subsidies
DES MOINES, Iowa – Farm groups and some members of Congress from farm states are…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council says capital spending down in region in 2017
HALIFAX – The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council says capital spending on major projects in Atlantic…
Trump to push for $1T for roads, bridges
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is launching a major push for a $1 trillion overhaul…
Arab nations cut ties with Qatar in new Mideast crisis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia and other Arab powers severed diplomatic ties Monday…
Infrastructure bank may bear large portion of risk in projects, documents show
OTTAWA – The man advising Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on building a new infrastructure financing…
Toronto stock index pulls back amid lower oil prices, tensions in Middle East
TORONTO – The Toronto stock index slid moderately Monday amid weakening oil prices and growing…
Canada’s threat level constantly being ‘examined and reassessed’: Goodale
OTTAWA – Municipal, provincial and RCMP officers from across the country will be involved in…
Ontario unveils employment strategy for people with disabilities
TORONTO – Ontario businesses with at least 20 employees should do their part to tackle…
After pilots organize, push is now on to unionize WestJet flight attendants
CALGARY – A recent successful bid to unionize WestJet (TSX:WJA) pilots has prompted a push…
New Vancity report reveals home buyers can’t count on cheaper suburbs
VANCOUVER – A new report from a Vancouver credit union says home buyers on British…
Ikea Canada on target to double its footprint by 2025, says new president
TORONTO – Ikea says it’s on track to double the number of stores it has…
Emera officials optimistic they’ll get clean energy deal with Massachusetts
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Emera Inc. is banking on hopes that Massachusetts will see its…
Auditor calls for better pipeline regulations, monitoring in Saskatchewan
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor says the government isn’t doing enough to effectively regulate oil…
B.C.’s NDP-Green agreement required reading ahead of likely minority government
VICTORIA – The recently signed New Democrat and Green party manifesto to form what is…
EU demands Bangladesh screen export goods for explosives
DHAKA, Bangladesh – The European Union has slapped a new security screening requirement on imports…
OECD latest international body to call out Canada on housing markets
TORONTO – The OECD is calling on Canada to do more to address risks associated…
BlackBerry announces updated software platform for vehicle security
TORONTO – BlackBerry’s automotive division has created an updated software platform to help keep the…
Spanish bank buyout showcases Europe’s new anti-crisis rules
MADRID – Spain’s Banco Santander is paying 1 euro to take over troubled rival Banco…